PORTSMOUTH — Portsmouth International Airport at Pease will announce the return of regularly scheduled commercial flight service at 9 a.m. today, according to a public statement issued by the Pease Development Authority (PDA).

“The airport is pleased and excited that we will soon be able to provide this very important service to the region,” the Pease Development Authority statement read.

An unknown representative from the airline and PDA officials will be present for the announcement and to address additional details. The event will be held at the Portsmouth International Airport passenger terminal in the boarding area at 42 Airline Drive.

Officials say having an airline provide flights to and from any community is hugely important as families get convenient new options and area businesses get access to more customers. Additionally they state an airline service is beneficial for the entire region and is central to providing a powerful economic engine.